Hemerocallis 'Ann Kelley' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Ann Kelley' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Ann Kelley' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders and containers.

About

Hemerocallis 'Ann Kelley' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asphodelaceae, notable for its daylily blooms that typically last a single day. It carries deciduous, basal foliage and flowers in the UK from June to August. Plant it in full sun on neutral loam kept moist but well drained, favouring a south-facing, exposed position. Suitable uses include borders and containers.

About the genus

A daylily, day lily or ditch-lily is a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis, a member of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, native to Asia. Despite the common name, it is not taxonomically classified in the lily genus. Gardening enthusiasts and horticulturists have long bred Hemerocallis species for their attractive flowers; a select few species of the genus have edible petals, while some are extremely toxic.

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In the garden

Hemerocallis 'Ann Kelley' sits within the genus Hemerocallis, a group of perennial plants native to Asia and placed in the family Asphodelaceae. As a cultivar of the daylily type, it produces the characteristic short-lived flowers that open and usually last for a single day; flowering occurs in the UK between June and August. Position the plant in full sun on a neutral loam that retains moisture yet drains freely; a south-facing, exposed site is appropriate and the cultivar is rated H6 (very hardy) for UK conditions. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils; in containers use a free-draining loam-based compost and ensure the pot has good drainage. The foliage is produced from the base in clumps and dies back to ground level outside the growing season. Use Hemerocallis 'Ann Kelley' in summer borders where repeated one-day blooms add rhythm to the season, or in containers placed on a sunny patio. The plant's habit suits linear beds where clumps can be spaced to allow the basal leaves to form neat groups. Because each flower opens for only a day, expect a sequence of fresh-opening blooms throughout the June to August period rather than long-lived individual flowers.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hemerocallis

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Exposed
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Hemerocallis 'Ann Kelley' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Borders, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Ann Kelley'

Propagation: Division, seed
Pest resistance: Aphids, slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite, thrips
Disease resistance: Fungal leaf spot, rust diseases, bacterial leaf and stem rot